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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Experimenting + Strategy
A strong dose of experimenting and strategy in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Experimenting affinity
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+5.0
The Escapists 2
Players try various escape methods, experiment with crafting and strategies, and explore different prisons and mods.
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+5.0
Worms Armageddon
Players frequently explore new game modes, custom maps, and weapon strategies, encouraged by modding and scheme…
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+5.0
Zero-K
Game encourages trying new unit combinations, strategies, and terrain manipulation; many unique mechanics to explore.
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+5.0
Replicube
Game encourages trying new coding techniques, optimization strategies, and creative problem solving.
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+5.0
Infinifactory
Strong encouragement to experiment with different designs, iterate, and optimize solutions.
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+5.0
Card Survival: Tropical Island
Encourages exploration, trying new strategies, and learning through trial and error.
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+5.0
Dawnsbury Days
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, tactics, and modded content; players actively experiment with game mechanics.
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+5.0
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum
Game encourages trying new builds, hacking strategies, and creative problem solving; experimentation is core to…
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+5.0
LOK Digital
The game encourages trying new mechanics, exploring puzzle solutions, and discovering hidden secrets.
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+5.0
Order of the Sinking Star
Game encourages experimentation with mechanics and puzzle solutions, supported by an undo system and iterative play.
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+5.0
Amnesia: The Bunker
Game encourages trying new approaches, experimenting with resources, and adapting to randomized elements.
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+5.0
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Game encourages experimentation with skills, combat tactics, and quest solutions; players enjoy trying new approaches.
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+5.0
Europa Universalis IV
Strong emphasis on trying new strategies, nations, and approaches in each playthrough.
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+5.0
Perfect Heist 2
Wide variety of classes and strategies encourages trying new tactics and approaches each round.
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+5.0
Master of Orion 2
Encourages trying new strategies, tech combinations, and ship designs.
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+5.0
Impossible Creatures Steam Edition
Experimentation with countless creature combinations and strategies is a major motivation and gameplay element.
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+5.0
Toribash
Strong emphasis on experimentation with physics, moves, and mods; players encouraged to try new tactics.
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+5.0
Monster Sanctuary
The game encourages trying new team compositions, skill builds, and strategies frequently.
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+5.0
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
Strong emphasis on trying new mastery combinations, builds, and strategies; players enjoy tinkering and theorycrafting.
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+5.0
Gnomes
High encouragement to try new builds, synergies, and strategies each run due to randomized elements and item variety.
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+5.0
Stephen's Sausage Roll
Core gameplay involves experimenting with mechanics and discovering new solutions through trial and error.
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+5.0
HITMAN World of Assassination
Encourages trying new approaches, exploring level mechanics, and testing different strategies.
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+5.0
Maxwell's puzzling demon
Strong emphasis on trying new mechanics, exploring combinations, and experimenting with puzzle solutions.
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+5.0
Stellaris
Strong emphasis on trying new strategies, exploring mechanics, and experimenting with different empire builds and…
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